Helping families prepare, practice, and protect—together.

Safety Trailer Programs

The White River Township Fire Department Fire & Severe Weather Training House is a mobile, truck-drawn safety trailer designed to provide hands-on emergency preparedness education for children and families.

This interactive trailer includes a kitchen area with bleacher seating and a full bedroom mock-up, allowing children to practice safe home escape techniques in the event of a fire.

Fire Safety Training

Inside the trailer, realistic fire hazards are set up to help participants learn how to identify potential dangers. During simulations:

  • Non-toxic smoke fills the room

  • Smoke alarms activate

  • Children practice staying low under smoke

  • Participants check doors for heat

  • A department member guides them to a safe exit

As part of the program, children are encouraged to work with their parents to:

  • Create a home escape plan

  • Practice it regularly

  • Establish an outdoor meeting place

Community Outreach

The Fire Safety House is used most frequently during Fire Prevention Month in October and also appears at health and safety events throughout the Center Grove community.

The program primarily serves children ages 6 to 11, but parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children at public events.

Severe Weather Education

In addition to fire safety, the trailer is equipped to teach families how to respond to severe weather emergencies. Features include:

  • Weather alerting systems

  • Realistic sound effects

  • Lightning strobe lights

  • Trailer movement simulating high winds or tornadoes

These elements help children understand how to seek shelter and remain safe during storms.

Program Benefits

Department educators have found that participants view these programs as both educational and enjoyable. The hands-on experience helps children retain critical safety skills that can save lives.

There is no charge for these demonstrations.

Schedule a Visit

If you would like to request the Safety Trailer for your daycare, school, church, or community event in Greenwood or the Center Grove area, please contact:

📞 317-888-8337
📧 Craig Zollars – czollars@wrtfd.org

Our staff will be happy to help schedule your event.